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Baker Mayfield's Redemption: Buccaneers Clash with Panthers

12/21/2025

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Baker Mayfield, formerly with the Carolina Panthers, was released in 2022 after a difficult tenure.
Derrick Brown and Chuba Hubbard expressed respect, with Brown saying, "Love the guy," and Hubbard calling him "one of the best guys around."
Mayfield now plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has found success.
The Buccaneers and Panthers, both at 7-7, meet for the NFC South title, a game crucial for playoff chances.

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Story summary

Baker Mayfield, formerly with the Carolina Panthers, was released in 2022 after a difficult tenure.
Derrick Brown and Chuba Hubbard expressed respect, with Brown saying, "Love the guy," and Hubbard calling him "one of the best guys around."
Mayfield now plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has found success.
The Buccaneers and Panthers, both at 7-7, meet for the NFC South title, a game crucial for playoff chances.